Data Scientist

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 20th April 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Data ScientistSalary: PSCSAA 2022, Level 5, $96,307 - $105,254 pa
Location: Perth
Unit/Division: Strategy and Engagement
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Position No: 00015005
Closing Date: 2024-04-30 4:00 PM
Attachments: -Join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting.Are you passionate about using data to help shape state government decision-making? Do you love problem-solving and working with diverse, complex data?In this role, you will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and interpreting data relating to population, demographics, housing, land use, employment location and economic conditions. This is an exciting opportunity to use your analytical skills to inform the future urban development of Perth and Western Australia.. You will have access to unique internal datasets, collaborate closely with stakeholders, and significantly contribute to innovative forecasting activities.This a permanent, full-time position (though consideration may be given to applicants seeking part-time opportunities). This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may arise within the Department and across the WA public sector in the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment.DPLH is located in the Perth CBD in a convenient location above the Perth Underground rail. It is close to the Perth Busport and City CAT services.We have a comprehensive to provide information about us, the values of the department and practical guidance on the process for you.To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate:

• Well-developed experience in one or more types of quantitative analysis or forecasting, with a preferred but not-essential focus on areas relevant to land use planning, such as population, housing, employment location and economics.
• Experience in, and/or demonstrable capacity to learn, use of diverse analytical software (e.g., Excel, ArcGIS, R, Python).
• Tertiary qualification or significant professional experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in preparing publications, reports and briefing notes.
• Well-developed interpersonal and verbal communications skills, in order to build effective relationships and consult successfully with stakeholders.
• Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context of Personal Leadership as outlined below.

Core leadership behaviours outlined in are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of . The Personal Leadership context is about the work of individuals not yet in traditional leadership positions who make a direct and immediate difference to the agency.About usFor more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is an attractive proposition, please visit the Department page on the .Benefits of Working at DPLHDPLH offers a broad range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate work locations for enhanced work life balance.
• 11% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options
• Comprehensive learning and professional development opportunities.
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December
• 3 days additional public sector holidays each year
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
• Leave for study, bereavement, foster caring and parenting
• Free access to a confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services.

How to apply: All applications are submitted online. Select ‘Apply for Job’, located at either top or bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a:

• Comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
• Two (2) page covering letter, addressing the requirements outlined above.

Further Information:If you would like to know more, please give Andrew Wilkinson a call on (08) 6551 9693 or email Andrew.Wilkinson@dplh.wa.gov.au to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Andrew Wilkinson or seek assistance with lodging your application.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants – If you would like to have a confidential discussion with Denika Seelander, our Aboriginal Employment Officer, about the recruitment process please contact her on 0461 552 881 or emailThe Department is an equal opportunity employer and as a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position, may be prioritised for appointment.Accessibility: If you have any communication or access needs that require adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process, please contact our HR Services team on (08) 6551 9419 or email .Special Requirements for this position:The Department will conduct National Police Clearances for applicants successful to this recruitment process.To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, contact